Cluster developments shall have a minimum of five lots and shall be developed in accordance with the following standards:
(A) Uses shall be limited to single-family detached dwellings and related accessory uses.
(B) Cluster developments shall be exempt from the minimum lot size for the district in which located, provided that in no case shall the lot size be less than 75% of the minimum required lot size. All other minimum dimensional requirements of the district shall apply.
(C) The maximum potential number of lots that may be created shall be computed by subtracting 20% of the gross area (as allowance for street right-of-way) and by dividing the remaining area by the minimum lot area requirements for the zoning district in which the development is located. This section shall apply regardless of the amount of land actually required for streets.
(D) An amount of land at a minimum equal to the amount of reduction in lot size as determined by division (B) above shall be placed in open space within the development and each lot shall have direct access or access by right-of-way or easement to such open space. Such open spaces shall be held in nonprofit corporate ownership by the owners of lots within the development. In consideration of the purposes served by a cluster development, the title to such open space property shall be preserved to the perpetual benefit of the private properties in the development and shall be restricted against private ownership for any other purposes. If the corporation desires, improvements may be made within the open space provided that the maximum coverage of each type of improvement shall not exceed the following:
(1) Above ground improvements: 3% of the open space; and
(2) Level or below ground improvements: 20% of the open space.
(E) As an option, where the Board of Commissioners agrees, such open space may be dedicated to the town for public benefit.
(Prior Code, § 9-4046) (Ord. passed - -)